Mobile dc powered entertainment center

ABSTRACT

A mobile entertainment center includes at least one TV monitor supported in a protective case on wheels. The case includes a removable cover that protectively conceals the TV monitor when not in use. When removed, the cover functions as a table or TV stand and includes removable or hinged legs. The TV monitor includes a non-reflective glass over the screen. The entertainment system is syncable with other portable electronic devices and includes speakers/sound bars. The entertainment center is DC powered and includes a voltage convertor. The mobile entertainment center further includes a charging station, flashlight, storage compartment, watertight casing, swipe screen technology, a control panel with access door, built in battery access, a rechargeable DC power source for each electronic device, a DC powered built-in gaming platform, and interactive karaoke technology.

This non-provisional patent application is a Continuation ofnon-provisional patent application Ser. No. 16/114,951 filed Aug. 28,2018, which is based on provisional patent application Ser. No.62/551,009 filed Aug. 28, 2017.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Field of the Invention

The present invention relates to a mobile entertainment center and, moreparticularly, to an apparatus that includes at least one full size LCDflat screen television monitor, speakers, and an onboard rechargeable DCpower source all carried in a protected case supported on wheels, andwherein the protective case converts into a tabletop for supporting theTV monitor and speakers.

DISCUSSION OF THE RELATED ART

The operation of a full sized TV monitor, such as a LCD flat screen TVof 20 inches or larger in size, typically requires connection to an ACpower source. Moreover, other components that may be used in conjunctionwith the TV monitor, such as a video game console, added speakers, andother electronic devices typically require connection to an AC powersource as well. However, there are instances where it is desirous to beable to use a larger flat screen TV monitor at locations where there isno access to an AC power source. For example, beaches, parks,campgrounds and other outdoor venues typically do not have convenientaccess to an AC power source where a flat screen television monitor,speakers and other components can be plugged in for supplying power tooperate the TV monitor and other components. Moreover, it can bedifficult to transport a larger size flat screen TV monitor along withspeakers and other electronic components to an outdoor venue, such as abeach or park.

Accordingly, there remains a need for a mobile DC powered entertainmentcenter that includes at least one larger size (i.e., 20 inches orgreater in size) flat screen TV monitor that is supported within aprotective case on wheels, and wherein the entertainment center furtherincludes one or more speakers, a rechargeable DC power source, as wellas a built-in video gaming platform and other components, such asinteractive karaoke technology.

There is a further need for a mobile DC powered entertainment centerthat includes a built-in DC power converter (i.e., converts 12 volts to19 volts) and which is able to synchronize with a portable mobiledevice, such as a smart phone, as well as a drone (i.e., drone camera).

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The present invention is directed to mobile entertainment center thatincludes at least one larger size LCD flat screen TV monitor supportedin a protective case on wheels. The protective case includes a removablecover that protectively conceals the TV monitor when not in use. Whenremoved, the cover functions as a table or TV stand and includes legs(i.e., either removable or hinged to the bottom of the cover). The TVmonitor includes a non-reflective glass over the screen. Theentertainment system is syncable with other portable electronic devicesand includes speakers and sound bars. The mobile entertainment center isDC powered and includes a rechargeable DC power source, along with avoltage converter. The mobile entertainment center further includes acharging station, at least one flashlight, storage compartments, swipescreen technology, a control panel with access door, built-in batteryaccess, a DC powered built-in gaming platform, and interactive karaoketechnology. The following are features of the mobile DC poweredentertainment center:

-   -   Non Reflective Glass on the screen    -   Solar and Wind Powered/Along with Stationary Bike Charger/Hand        Crank Charger    -   Convertor not Invertor    -   Double Screens(screens that face both directions) Multiple        Screens    -   Wheels on Protective Carrying Case/doubles as TV Stand    -   Handle On Television    -   Syncable with other portable units    -   Speakers/Sound Bars    -   Socket in bottom of case for collapsible stand (like for        speakers)    -   Charging Station    -   Flashlight    -   Storage Compartment    -   Water Tight Casing    -   Each electronic device on the Mobile Entertainment Center will        have its own rechargeable DC power source with the larger DC        power source with more capacity being removable. (e.g.:        speakers, television)    -   DC Power built in gaming platform complete with joy sticks.        (e.g. XBOX)    -   Interactive Karaoke Technology (comparison would be to        interactive trivia in a bar)    -   Swipe Screen Technology on device    -   Control panel access door. (so you can access volume button,        on/off switch etc.)    -   Built in battery access through side of case. (explanation: for        changing batteries out of the device you simply push on battery        and the battery pops out)    -   Built in convertor (converts 12 volts into 19 volts or whatever        volt the device requires)    -   App will be written so remote control will control device        through phone. Also be able to link to multiple devices on unit.        As well as multiple other devices when present. (explanation:        With present technology your phone can only control one device        at a time)    -   Device will be able to connect directly to drone. (explanation:        whatever the drone camera sees will show up on screen of device)

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

For a fuller understanding of the nature of the present invention,reference should be made to the following detailed description taken inconjunction with the accompanying drawings in which:

FIG. 1 is a front elevational view of the mobile DC poweredentertainment center of the present invention, shown with a removableprotective cover placed over a TV monitor for transport;

FIG. 2 is a rear elevational view of the mobile DC powered entertainmentcenter shown ready for transport;

FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view showing the protective cover ofthe case of the mobile entertainment center removed to reveal a largesize LCD TV monitor, several smaller LCD flat screen displays andspeakers on a front panel of the mobile entertainment center, as well asremovable legs that attach to an underside of the protective cover toconvert the protective cover into a table or TV stand for supporting thelarger LCD flat screen TV monitor, speakers and other components;

FIG. 4 is a front elevational view showing the entertainment center,including the larger LCD TV monitor, speakers, smaller LCD monitors andother components in the protective case of the entertainment centersupported on the table or TV stand that is constructed using the coverof the protective entertainment center case with the legs attached tothe underside of the cover;

FIG. 5 is a side elevational view showing battery compartments on theside of the entertainment center, with built-in battery access thatallow for changing of the batteries by simply pushing in on the batteryto release a spring mechanism that pushes the battery out of the case ofthe entertainment center; and

FIG. 6 is a rear perspective view showing upper and lower compartmentdoors on the backside of the entertainment center open to reveal theseveral components therein.

Like reference numerals refer to like parts throughout the several viewsof the drawings.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

Referring to the several views of the drawings, and initially FIGS. 1-3,the mobile DC powered entertainment center of the present invention isshown and is generally indicated as 10. The mobile entertainment center10 includes a protective case 12 having a front panel and a rear panel18. The protective case 12 is supported on two or more wheels 14 toallow ease of transport of the mobile entertainment center 10 along afloor or ground surface. The protective case 12 further includes ahandle 60 to allow for ease of carrying of the mobile entertainmentcenter 10, and particularly lifting of the mobile entertainment center10 onto a table (see FIG. 4) or other elevated support surface. Theprotective case further includes a removable cover 16 that is attachedto the remainder of the case to protectively cover the entire frontpanel, including a large LCD flat screen TV monitor 20 during transportof the mobile entertainment center. In a preferred embodiment, thewheels 14 are attached to the cover, as seen in FIG. 3. The cover 16 isremoved from a remainder of the protective case 12 to reveal the TVmonitor 12, as well as other components such as speakers/sound bars 22,smaller removable flat screen monitors 34, a removable DC chargingstation with flashlight 23, as well as an on and off switch 21 and a DCpower socket 35.

The back panel 18 of the protective case is provided with an arrangementof clips 26 for holding legs 24 on the back panel during transport. Whenit is desired to set up the mobile entertainment center for use, at thedesired location, the front cover 16 is removed and the legs 24 areremoved from the back panel and attached within sockets 25 on an innerside of the protective cover 16 to create a table or TV stand, as seenin FIG. 4. The legs are provided with screw threads for screw threadedattachment within the sockets 25. Alternatively, the legs can behingedly attached to the inside of the cover 16 and simply folded outand locked into place when it is desired to set up the table.

The back panel 18 further includes an arrangement of solar panels forrecharging one or more DC battery power sources in the entertainmentcenter. In a preferred embodiment, the solar panels have a 12 volt, 60watt rating. The back panel 18 further includes an upper compartmentdoor 30 that hinges open and down to reveal an upper compartment, and alower compartment door 32 that hinges upwardly, to reveal a lowercompartment, as illustrated in FIG. 6. The upper and lower compartmentsare within the protective case 12 and house a number of components, asdescribed in more detail below.

Referring to FIG. 6, the lower compartment includes a 12 volt socketassembly 36 that connects to one or more 12 volt DC battery powersources containing the case 12. The 12 volt socket assembly 36 isfurther connected to the DC power socket 35 on the front panel of theprotective case 12. The lower compartment may further house theremovable and portable LCD flat screen monitors 34 that can be placed onthe front panel, as seen in FIGS. 3 and 4, within or over compartmentson the front panel. The compartments (not shown) are behind theremovable portable flat screen monitors 34 in FIGS. 3 and 4 and can beused to hold various items such as headphones, remote controls, andpersonal belongings of the user.

The upper compartment, behind the upper compartment door 30, contains arechargeable DC power supply 40 that is used to provide power to theseveral electronic components of the mobile entertainment center 10. Theupper component further contains a charge controller 41, a step up powerconverter (12 to 19 volts) 42, a DC power input 44, a multiport USB hub46 and connections 50 or auxiliary speakers. The rechargeable DC powersupply 40 includes a DC power cord 48 for connection to a DC powereddevice.

A further feature of the mobile entertainment center 10 of the presentinvention is an onboard gaming platform for playing video games (e.g.,XBOX, PLAYSTATION, NINTENDO). In particular, a DC powered video gamingconsole 52 is built within the protective vase 12, and is accessiblethrough the upper compartment behind the upper compartment door 30, asseen in FIG. 6. The onboard video gaming platform further includesrechargeable wireless video game controllers 54 that are stowed withinthe upper component of the protective case 12, behind the uppercompartment door 30 when not in use. Naturally, the video games areplayed by the user on the large flat screen LCD TV monitor 20 with audioprovided through the several speakers/sound bars 22, as well as anyadded auxiliary speakers. The mobile entertainment center 10 may furtherinclude interactive karaoke technology.

A miniature satellite dish 56 may be provided for receiving satellitesignals, in particularly satellite TV and radio signals for connectionto the TV monitor 12 and speakers 22. A collapsible hinged radio/TVantenna 58 can be contained within the upper compartment and deployed,as shown in FIG. 6, for receiving radio and TV signals. The antenna 58may further be used for communicating with one or more drones, andparticularly drones having still frame and video cameras, wherein imagescaptured by the cameras on the drones can be displayed on the TV monitor12, as well as the portable flat screen monitors 34.

Referring to FIG. 5, a side of the protective case 12 includes hinged,watertight doors 62 that open to reveal rechargeable DC batteries (12volt/19 volt) 64. The rechargeable DC batteries 64 include 5 volt USBrecharging ports 66 as well as a flashlight recharging port 68. Therechargeable DC batteries can be easily removed from the protective case12 of the mobile entertainment center 10 via a push/release springloaded mechanism. By simply pushing in on the batteries, a springrelease mechanism is activated which pushes the battery out from theside of the case for removal. This allows for ease of recharging and/orreplacement of the batteries 64.

While the present invention has been shown and described in accordancewith a preferred and practical embodiment, it is recognized thatdepartures from the instant disclosure are fully contemplated within thespirit and scope of the present invention which is not to be limitedexcept as defined in the following claims as interpreted under theDoctrine of Equivalents.

What is claimed is:
 1. A mobile entertainment apparatus comprising: amain body including a front panel, a rear panel, opposite sides, a topand a bottom, and a plurality of wheels for transport of the main bodyon a ground surface; at least one flat screen television (TV) monitorsupported on and visibly exposed on the front panel; a plurality ofspeakers connected to the flat screen TV monitor and supported on themain body; and a rechargeable direct current (DC) power source containedon the main body for powering the at least one flat screen TV monitorand speakers.
 2. The mobile entertainment apparatus as recited in claim1 wherein the main body includes a built-in gaming platform including avideo game console and at least one video game controller.
 3. The mobileentertainment apparatus as recited in claim 2 wherein the at least onevideo game controller is a rechargeable wireless video game controller.4. The mobile entertainment apparatus as recited in claim 1 furthercomprising a step up DC power converter.
 5. The mobile entertainmentapparatus as recited in claim 4 further including at least onerechargeable DC battery.
 6. The mobile entertainment apparatus asrecited in claim 5 further comprising a plurality of portable LCDmonitors removably attachable to the main body.
 7. The mobileentertainment apparatus as recited in claim 6 further comprising atleast one solar panel on the main body for recharging the at least onerechargeable DC battery by solar energy.